Build Community through Storytelling
I was raised by 2 self-employed artists and honestly the financial instability discouraged me from making art for a living.
I consistently made the safe bet: studying business, law, and economics then working in defense and telecommunications.
After serving with Dr. Adrian Fung as Fellow to the National Arts Incubation Lab, I was inspired to create without the fear of failure. Let's grow together!
Professional Training
Mediums of Art
Standup Comedian
Commercial Spokesman
Standup Comedian
6 years experience on stages in Boston. Studied at Second City Chicago.
Comedy Teacher
Commercial Spokesman
Standup Comedian
Love teaching + Love laughing = Love teaching people to make people laughing ;)
Event Emcee
Commercial Spokesman
Commercial Spokesman
Hosted numerous events across nonprofit charity galas, professional conferences, and live town hall debates.
Commercial Spokesman
Commercial Spokesman
Commercial Spokesman
Featured in National Media Campaign for University of Oklahoma OUTREACH (2015) across TV, radio, internet ads, billboards, mousepads, and campus bus wrappers.
Commercial Extra
Commercial Extra
Commercial Extra
Played 'Older Son' in local KAKE weather commercials (1994) to drive awareness for tornado safety.
Movie Extra
Commercial Extra
Commercial Extra
Played 'Funeral Mourner' in film by Tim Burton, "Mars Attacks!" (1996) during Jack Black's funeral.
Improv Actor
Commercial Extra
Voiceover Artist
Enjoy playing fun characters and group costumes as a family! Studied at Improv Boston.
Voiceover Artist
Commercial Extra
Voiceover Artist
Extensive live online training during COVID-19 pandemic. Also studied Accents & Character Voices.
Documentary Narrator
Children's Book Author
Documentary Narrator
Narrated "Pulitzer: Electric Air Race" (2026) a documentary about the first ever all-electric, crewed air race in world history (which I also led). I designed this commemorative ring to honor a century of US Aviation Racing.
Published Poet
Children's Book Author
Documentary Narrator
Wrote and published 'Writer's Block' (2006), a poem about the irony of a king outlawing the expression of feelings because he was so angry that he couldn't find the right words to express his own.
Freelance Writer
Children's Book Author
Children's Book Author
Contributing Writer for Robb Report on the Emerging Aviation Tech beat to increase public awareness of powerful new systems (2025). Original author of the Wikipedia page for Advanced Air Mobility.
Children's Book Author
Children's Book Author
Children's Book Author
Recruited the Great-Great Nephew of Aviatrix, Bessie Coleman, to illustrate an ABCs coloring book with Phonetic Pilot's Alphabet and American Sign Language (2026). Studied at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Santa Performer
Santa Performer
Santa Performer
Graduate of the CWH Santa School in Midland, MI (est. 1937). Developing a unique version of Santa that emphasizes his role as a Cargo Pilot to hopefully encourage more STEM mastery.
Toy Maker
Santa Performer
Santa Performer
Course at North Bennett Street School (NBSS), the oldest trade school in the United States dating back to 1881. Made a 'Rocker Bunny' that can *hop* down a decline ramp.
Carpenter
Santa Performer
Carpenter
Leveraged a 3 month, full-time furniture apprenticeship at NBSS (2025) to build a Shamrock nightstand, Italian rolling pin, Shaker baby cradle, and Redwood coffee table.
Sawyer
Santa Performer
Carpenter
Through professional safety training at Team Rubicon, qualified to operate a chainsaw to remove storm-damaged trees from roadways to clear routes for emergency responders (2021).
Ballroom Dancer
Ballroom Dancer
Ballroom Dancer
Studied Waltz, Foxtrot, Salsa, Bachata, Mamba, and West Coast Swing in both Indiana and Florida (2009).
Bull Runner
Ballroom Dancer
Ballroom Dancer
The Festival of San Fermin aka the Encierro (2015). Made popular in America by Hemmingway's "The Sun Also Rises."
Horse Wrangler
Ballroom Dancer
Horse Wrangler
On the outskirts of Thermopolis, Wyoming, led a 6-rider Team to drive 80 head of cattle across the entire HorseWorks Ranch (2018).
Ostrich Rider
Ballroom Dancer
Horse Wrangler
A genuine leather saddle is best for long rides on a trusty steed but in my humble opinion when it comes to ostrich, bareback is the only option (2012).
Falconer
Snake Charmer
Cage Diver
Studied the art of Falconry at Ashford Castle, Ireland (2017). At Tinker AFB, explored this solution for birdstrike mitigation.
Cage Diver
Snake Charmer
Cage Diver
Shark Alley in the Indian Ocean is the largest breeding grounds for Great Whites. For the unlucky few, a steel cage is not enough (2013).
Snake Charmer
Snake Charmer
Snake Charmer
In a certain fishing village of the Mekong Delta, they will teach you how to stay calm in the face of venomous serpentines (2018).
Camel Charmer
Snake Charmer
Snake Charmer
Never smoked a pack of Camels but I think I have an idea of what my breath would smell like afterwards (2011).
Mascot Designer
Exotic Food Critic
Amateur Sous Chef
For 55 years Indiana University did not have an official mascot. As Student Body Vice President, I designed and commissioned 'The Beast' concept to drive interest for the new campus restaurant "El Bistro" (2008).
Amateur Sous Chef
Exotic Food Critic
Amateur Sous Chef
As a CIA operative... Sorry, let me start over, that sounds misleading. As a Culinary Institute of America (CIA) operations student, I learned the inner workings of a professional kitchen. My Italian American wife is the real chef.
Yak Butcher
Exotic Food Critic
Exotic Food Critic
To survive harsh Himalayan winters, Tibetan communities drink hot butter milk tea and eat cooked yak meat. These are vital sources of high-protein nutrition (2019).
Exotic Food Critic
Exotic Food Critic
Exotic Food Critic
From flash fried scorpion in Thailand and South African grilled warthog steak, to Peruvian cuy and crocodile burgers in Australia, I've tried them all. Some taste better than others but every bite is an adventure!
Clay Pigeon Hunter
Clay Pigeon Hunter
Clay Pigeon Hunter
They frankly don't taste very good but clay pigeons are overpopulated so I take action. Qualified USAF Marksman (2010).
Lobsterman
Clay Pigeon Hunter
Clay Pigeon Hunter
In Maine, lobsters are a way of life. I had to try it out for myself when I moved to New England and boy it was worth it (2020).
Cranberry Picker
Clay Pigeon Hunter
Cranberry Picker
Cranberry bogs are a gorgeous sea of red at harvest season. Ocean Spray is the gold standard headquartered in Lakeville, Mass
Tomato Tosser
Clay Pigeon Hunter
Cranberry Picker
La Tomatina Festival in Bunol, Spain is the single most famous food fight in the world, held annually dating back to WWII (2022).
Varejador
Aspiring Brewmaster
Novice Sommelier
One who uses a long pole (vara) to beat the branches making the olives fall. Worked the fields south of Douro Wine Valley, Portugal.
Novice Sommelier
Aspiring Brewmaster
Novice Sommelier
The Master Court of Sommeliers provides training in hospitality, wine tasting, and winemaking history & traditions (2022).
Aspiring Brewmaster
Aspiring Brewmaster
Aspiring Brewmaster
Hard to beat the sheer revelry of the original Oktoberfest in Bavaria (2019). In addition to home-brew beer, I dabble in cider making.
Mixologist
Aspiring Brewmaster
Aspiring Brewmaster
Earned a Pennsylvania license at Mainline Bartending School (2021) where we learned over 100 distinct cocktails.
Canvas Painter
Canvas Painter
Canvas Painter
Cherished a month living in a 12th century monastery, riding my bike through the cobblestone streets of Florence to class. Remake of "The Creation of Adam" Oil on Canvas (2019).
Photographer
Canvas Painter
Canvas Painter
Selected as a top 100 artist in Oklahoma by Allied Arts annual charity auction (2018) for my landscape photography. Experienced with professional engagement portraits too.
Album Designer
Canvas Painter
Album Designer
Shot the cover photo for "Chances & Game Faces" an album by the ever-talented singer songwriter Nick Williams to capture the look, feel, and timeless essence of Summer Americana.
Emoji Designer
Canvas Painter
Album Designer
Led campaign to establish a Drone emoji, Proposal awaiting review by UNICODE (2026). Drones are moving beyond mere toys in the US, an emoji will encourage the next generation to discuss.
Drone Pilot
English Teacher
Drone Teacher
FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot (2022) trained through Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) in Florida. Drones are an excellent means of capturing aerial imagery and video footage.
Drone Teacher
English Teacher
Drone Teacher
Teaching online courses in remote flying operations, autonomous aviation, as well as Law & Ethics at the University of Arkansas Graduate College of Engineering (2024).
English Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certified after a summer instructing Buddhist monks in Nepal (2019). Also served as a Spanish Translator in Mexico (2005).
Helmsman
English Teacher
English Teacher
Spent a summer sailing the Aegean Sea with the crew at Jolly Roger to earn a Royal Yachting Association license for vessels up to 45' stern to bow (2017). Also qualified ASA 104.
Short Film Director
Short Film Director
Short Film Director
Wrote, Directed, Edited, and Produced the Short Film "Closure" (2020). It was shot at Universal Studios, debuted in Burbank, and earned a screening at the Edinburgh Film Festival.
Executive Producer
Short Film Director
Short Film Director
Host of the Queen Bess Centennial Aviation Arts Festival to celebrate the life and legacy of the 1st African American & Native American woman to earn an international pilot's license (2026).
Grand Marshall
Short Film Director
Grand Marshall
Starting at the Boston Public Library, featured at the local Veterans Day Parade (2023) with our puppy Deacon. Also featured at the IU Bloomington Homecoming Parade (2008).
Model
Short Film Director
Grand Marshall
1st Runner Up in Little *Miss* Kansas beauty pageant (1987). As an infant I did not understand enough to object.
How about a change of perspective?
Often we are our own worst critic.
I'd love to offer fresh insights and a bit of sincere encouragement!
If there's anything that resonated with you today, please reach out below to brainstorm.
